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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.18, 7,947.27 and 1,402.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.18, 7,947.27 and 1,402.89 is: 2,104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.18 : 7,947.27 = 1,402.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.18/7,947.27 = 1,402.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.18x = 7,947.27 × 1,402.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.18x = 11,149,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,149,145.61/5,298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.34

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